The San Francisco Giants (47-50) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (34-63) on Friday, July 19th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on None. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. First pitch is set for 7:40 CT.
Giants vs. Rockies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+138)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 10.5 Runs
- The Rockies have scored 8 or more runs in 4 of their last 15 games, showing potential for high offensive output.
- In their last 7 home games, the Rockies have won 4, indicating a stronger performance at home.
- The Rockies have outscored their opponents by a total of 6 runs in their last 3 home wins.
- In their last 3 home games against the Giants, the Rockies have won 2, scoring an average of 8 runs per game.
- The Rockies have a recent home win streak of 2 games, suggesting a positive trend in home performance.
Giants vs Rockies
The Giants Are Coming Off A Win
The Giants’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Twins, closing out their series with a 3-2 win. After allowing two runs to the Twins in the top of the 1st, the Giants responded with a run of their own. San Francisco went on to add another two runs in the 2nd inning.
Blake Snell put together a good start for the Giants, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out eight Twins batters. San Francisco’s offense was carried by Mike Yastrzemski, who went 3/3 with two doubles, a run scored, and a stolen base.
On the road, the Giants have a 26-21 run line record and a 19-28 straight-up record. Their games have averaged 9.1 runs, and their over/under record is 53-41. The under has hit in their last two games, and they have gone over the line in both games with a 10.5 total this season.
Overall, the Giants are 47-50 and have lost two straight games. They are 15-14 in divisional games and 26-21 as favorites. The Giants’ series record is 15-13-2, and they won their most recent series vs. the Twins.
Kyle Harrison Gets The Start For The Giants
Left-hander Kyle Harrison gets the start for the Giants today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 5-4 with a 4.08 ERA. Harrison’s WHIP for the season is 1.36, and opponents are batting .261 off him this year. In his last outing, Harrison picked up the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just one earned run. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight outings. Harrison has made seven quality starts this year and is averaging 7.64 strikeouts per nine innings.
Giants Offense Breakdown
San Francisco’s offense has been pretty consistent this season, as they are averaging 4.4 runs per game at home and on the road. Overall, their 4.4 runs per game is 15th in the league. The Giants are also 10th in the league in batting average and have the 9th best on-base percentage in the league.
Heliot Ramos has been the Giants’ top power threat this season, as his 14 home runs is 1st on the team and 15th in the MLB. He is also batting .298 for the season. Over his last five games, Ramos has gone 5/20 with one home run. Matt Chapman is also near the top of the Giants’ home run leaderboard, but he is batting just .235 for the season and has gone 2/18 in his last five games.
The Rockies Are Coming Off A Win
Heading into their last game vs. the Mets, the Rockies closed out the series with an 8-5 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at +169 on the money line. It was a big second inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Mets could only score three runs, all of which came in the 4th.
German Marquez put together a good start for the Rockies, going four innings and giving up just three earned runs, and picking up the win. Colorado’s offense was carried by Michael Toglia, who went 3/4 with three homers and a total of six RBIs.
Colorado has struggled on the road, posting a 14-36 record, but they have been slightly better at home with a 20-27 record. Overall, they are 5th in the NL West with a 34-63 record, 22 games behind the Dodgers.
Rockies games have averaged 10.1 runs per game this season, leading to a 51-44 over/under record. Their games have gone over the total in 22 out of 97 games, and they are currently on a six-game over streak. Against the run line, they are 24-23 at home and 23-27 on the road, with an overall record of 47-50.
Cal Quantrill Gets The Start For The Rockies
Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies today and comes into the game with a record of 6-7 and an ERA of 4.13. Looking back at his last outing, Quantrill took the loss, giving up five earned runs in just two innings of work vs. the Reds. Before that, he had pitched pretty well, giving up two earned runs in each of his previous two outings. Opponents are batting .245 off Quantrill this season, and he has a total of 10 quality starts. Per nine innings, Quantrill is averaging 6.86 strikeouts and 3.43 walks.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
Michael Toglia has had a rough season for the Rockies, hitting just .197, but he does lead the team with 16 home runs. He has also gone deep six times in his last nine games, but he is just 7/30 in that stretch. Ezequiel Tovar comes into the game on a six-game hitting streak and has the 3rd most home runs in the league (14) while batting .274.
As a team, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game and are batting .244, which is 10th in the league. They have been better at home this season, averaging 4.6 runs per contest. Overall, their home run numbers are average, and they are one of the league’s worst teams in terms of strikeouts.
Giants vs Rockies Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Giants vs. Rockies game is to take the Rockies on the money line, where they are offering a payout of +138. We actually have the Rockies winning this one by a score of 6-5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Cal Quantrill is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which has him 17th among starters. As for Kyle Harrison, his projected strikeout total is six, which has him 14th.
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Last updated:July 19, 2024 Giants, Rockies